Rats Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I have some good fabric just wondering if it's enough to get the job done?? How much d I need for a skirt?? No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?!
Lily Alexander Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I usually get 3 yards and have some left over. If you're gonna give me a headache, please bring me an aspirin! http://www.forttaylorpyrates.com/
michaelsbagley Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 For Jesssica it usually takes about 2 and 1/4 yards of 60 inch wide fabric to do her petticotes, I really like how full they turn out in that width, but I imagine we could use the same 2 1/4 yards of 48 inch wide fabric to reasonable results.
Rumba Rue Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I usually use 4 to 6 yards for a good full skirt (I make gored skirts for a better look)- depending on how big the person is. Most of the time I use elastic for the waist bands, but sometimes put in a set waistband with lots of closures that can be made tighter or looser depending on weight gain or loss.
Silkie McDonough Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Depends on the width of the fabric also. I can use 2 and 1/4 yards also but they are not as full as they are a smaller woman but they are full enough.
Capt. Sterling Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 2 1/4 yards to 3 is more than enough for a middling sort pc skirt..(at least 45" wide) 6 yards for a mantua (60" width) 3 for a shirt (at least 45") 1 yard outer for corset (at least 45") 1 yard inner 1 yard interlining 1 yard for apron go to linen for some of the best 100% linen Also Rats... Haunting Lily has volunteered, (okay I threatened her with a keel hauling) to make proper petticotes for crew members... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Kate Souris Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 2 1/4 yards to 3 is more than enough for a middling sort pc skirt..(at least 45" wide)6 yards for a mantua (60" width) 3 for a shirt (at least 45") 1 yard outer for corset (at least 45") 1 yard inner 1 yard interlining 1 yard for apron go to linen for some of the best 100% linen Also Rats... Haunting Lily has volunteered, (okay I threatened her with a keel hauling) to make proper petticotes for crew members... *Sigh* Keel hauling is my favorite..... Period petticotes are a snap to make. The pleating is obnoxious, but they turn out ome much nicer than elastic or if there is a drawstring....at least in my opinion. I do have plenty of just skirts that have a drawstring, and I prefer my period ones over them. :)
Lily Alexander Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I agree with you Kate. The pleated ones hang so much nicer and seem lighter. I had a couple of drawstring petticote's that I changed into pleated ones with waist bands. Rats, if you send me the material, and give me a couple of measurements, I'll whip one up for you. (I'd rather not be keel hauled this week ) snigger. If you're gonna give me a headache, please bring me an aspirin! http://www.forttaylorpyrates.com/
Kate Souris Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Yeah they are just more comfortable....that's what I was thinking, but couldn't get it out in words!
casketchris Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 ya pleating is way more comfortable...uh i mean ... no... uh i gotta go now Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist
LadyBarbossa Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 I safely go with 3 yards of material. That would be more than enough for the skirting and the waistband. I like the waistband with the pleating more than I like the drawstring. ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous!
Rats Posted August 21, 2008 Author Posted August 21, 2008 Ok I have this stripped oatmeal... Linen /osonnaburge kinda thingie which I think would make a nice skirt for Mags??? Wil take a pic and post when I wakie wakie!! Thanks again everyone.... No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?!
theM.A.dDogge Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 ..... I think would make a nice skirt for Mags??? ...sure...... ....for MAGS....... ....right....... jealous of the yeller chamise are ya now????
Rats Posted August 21, 2008 Author Posted August 21, 2008 well... I.... ahm.... Did I mention it was for Mags???? and she wears and XL now! Yeah an XL! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQKrgi2PMz8 Now tell me all about my beloved England! No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?!
LadyBarbossa Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 3 yards should be plenty enough, Rats. As I said, for skirting and waistband. And what ye have left can go for linen rags, quilted coat or blanket or scarf, or something else depending upon how much you have left, that is IF you have anything left. Now, Dogge. Rats is right charming in a ladies petticoat. How else is he gonna pull of a Pintel and Ragetti? ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous!
Rats Posted August 21, 2008 Author Posted August 21, 2008 Actually my daughter said I remind her of the guy who they threw in the mud wit the pigs and the guy who keeps calling the girl a puppet So how does one cross Pintel with Norrington Yeah I'm a mutant.......... No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?!
LadyBarbossa Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Well.. not a teenager, so that's tossed out... not a turtle.... that's tossed out... not a ninja... that's tossed out... Middleaged Mutant Pirate Bloke? Oy, oh, how that skirting/petticoat/jupe (whatever th' hell yo'r making) comes out nice. ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous!
Rats Posted August 21, 2008 Author Posted August 21, 2008 Sounds about right... 40 years next June! Haven't even started on my wifs skirt... Waiting for approval on the fabric once I photograph the rag... I'm finishing up on more slops right now... Kinda torn b-tween nice and compfy or more narrow trowers??? Think I'm using a mid weight linen and maybe a heavier should be used??? These are nice and light though, I'm just worried about wear and TEAR! No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?!
Rats Posted August 21, 2008 Author Posted August 21, 2008 I also need to start thinking about wears for my two boys and youngests daughter.... Let's see what we have for scraps!! No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?!
Capt. Sterling Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Photograph... and no more De Niro.. ow my eye! "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
LadyBarbossa Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Ahhh... th' kiddies. aye most pricy they are... swiftly rovin' through attire. ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous!
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